2012 GBP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6110 HKD

YEARLY LOW

11.8977 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2952 HKD

2012 GBP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 12.6110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 11.8977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7133 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0415 to the December average rate of 12.5038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6110 was down 2.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63,055 HKD

2011 Average 62,426 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 59,489 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,566.34 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.5500

11.9953

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.2380, compared to 12.3524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5970 HKD (High: 12.5890 / Low: 11.9920). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1678 HKD (High: 12.5334 / Low: 12.3656).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5970

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.5038) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.1336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3702 (+3.05%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.5038

2011 Avg (December) 12.1336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2272	11.8977	12.0415
February	12.3667	12.1544	12.2587
March	12.4091	12.1261	12.2835
April	12.6057	12.2957	12.4251
May	12.5890	11.9920	12.3607
June	12.2085	11.9007	12.0581
July	12.2116	11.9739	12.0982
August	12.3093	12.0486	12.1897
September	12.5973	12.3092	12.4903
October	12.5334	12.3656	12.4619
November	12.5079	12.2849	12.3706
December	12.6110	12.4124	12.5038